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OSBI REORGANIZES INVESTIGATIVE REGIONS
SOURCE
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In this issue:
Evidence Collection …..2
Oklahomans Feel Safe.. 3
Quality Manager
Selected to Board ……..4
Effective April 1, 2013, the OSBI
consolidated eight investigative
regions across the state into six
regions. This change naturally
adjusts some regional boundaries
and service areas. It also provides
for a more equitable allotment of
geographic size of regions, while
keeping span of control at a rea-sonable
number.
In addition to this new six region format, OSBI also launched a new statewide
Crime Scene Investigation Unit (CSI). This new unit will standardize procedures
and training and enhance the services we provide in this specialized area.
Spring 2013 Edition
OSBI Victims’ Support Group to Meet for First Time
In the past couple of years, OSBI Director Stan Florence has focused on enhancing
the dialogue between the Bureau and victims/families of victims, especially as it
relates to the Director’s office. Shortly after he was named OSBI Director, Flor-ence
began regular and ongoing conversations with family members that seemed
to resolve many concerns. Such inquiries have subsided dramatically since Direc-tor
Florence took office; however, he is still working to keep lines of communica-tion
open with families. Part of this ongoing effort has included the formulation of
an OSBI Victim Support Group that has been meeting regularly under the guid-ance
of Assistant Director Andrea Swiech. Members of this group include OSBI
staff, Attorney General Victim Support Services, family members of victims, and
OSBI Chaplain Tim Richardson.
As a result of these meetings, OSBI will host the first OSBI Victims’ Symposium.
This day-long seminar is set for May 29th at the Forensic Science Center in Ed-mond
and is specifically geared toward family members of OSBI-related cases.
Topics will include: The Investigative Process, Crime Laboratory Analysis, Victim
Witness Services, The Process of Prosecution, The Role of the Medical Examiner,
and After the Crime – What Now? At the end of the day, a Victims’ Impact Panel
will convene.
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OSBI REORGANIZES INVESTIGATIVE REGIONS
SOURCE
the
In this issue:
Evidence Collection …..2
Oklahomans Feel Safe.. 3
Quality Manager
Selected to Board ……..4
Effective April 1, 2013, the OSBI
consolidated eight investigative
regions across the state into six
regions. This change naturally
adjusts some regional boundaries
and service areas. It also provides
for a more equitable allotment of
geographic size of regions, while
keeping span of control at a rea-sonable
number.
In addition to this new six region format, OSBI also launched a new statewide
Crime Scene Investigation Unit (CSI). This new unit will standardize procedures
and training and enhance the services we provide in this specialized area.
Spring 2013 Edition
OSBI Victims’ Support Group to Meet for First Time
In the past couple of years, OSBI Director Stan Florence has focused on enhancing
the dialogue between the Bureau and victims/families of victims, especially as it
relates to the Director’s office. Shortly after he was named OSBI Director, Flor-ence
began regular and ongoing conversations with family members that seemed
to resolve many concerns. Such inquiries have subsided dramatically since Direc-tor
Florence took office; however, he is still working to keep lines of communica-tion
open with families. Part of this ongoing effort has included the formulation of
an OSBI Victim Support Group that has been meeting regularly under the guid-ance
of Assistant Director Andrea Swiech. Members of this group include OSBI
staff, Attorney General Victim Support Services, family members of victims, and
OSBI Chaplain Tim Richardson.
As a result of these meetings, OSBI will host the first OSBI Victims’ Symposium.
This day-long seminar is set for May 29th at the Forensic Science Center in Ed-mond
and is specifically geared toward family members of OSBI-related cases.
Topics will include: The Investigative Process, Crime Laboratory Analysis, Victim
Witness Services, The Process of Prosecution, The Role of the Medical Examiner,
and After the Crime – What Now? At the end of the day, a Victims’ Impact Panel
will convene.
Continued on page 2